Martin Block

Martin BlockMartin Block FISTC worked originally as a maths teacher. He then turned to scientific research when he did a doctorate in physical oceanography, modelling the wave-induced pick-up of sand over ripples. In 1997, Martin became a technical author, working initially for the petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, and then (since 2004) for Remsdaq Ltd, a process control company based on Deeside near Chester. Martin’s hobbies include mountaineering and photography. In 2004, Martin did a solo 5-week trip to the Alps, a diary of which he published as the book Five Weeks One Summer. Martin lives in Birkenhead on the Wirral.